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Two weights of 500 g and 250 g are used on a pan while weighing a cup of sugar placed on the other pan of the balance. If the pans balance, then what is the weight of the bag of sugar?

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500 g

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750 g

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250 g

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1000 g

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Solution

The correct option is B 750 g
Since the two pans balance, the weight of the bag of sugar must be equal to the total weight on the other pan.

Therefore, the weight of the bag of sugar is 500 g + 250 g = 750 g.

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